Procurement Disputes NQ-4PQE

BCL Legal; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Pension scheme

25 days' holiday

Life assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle-to-work scheme

Inclusive culture

Job summary

BCL Legal is recruiting on behalf of a leading national law firm in Birmingham for a Procurement Litigation Solicitor (NQ-4 PQE). The role offers highly flexible hybrid working and exposure to procurement, public law and commercial disputes.

You will advise major corporates, central government bodies, local authorities and NHS bodies on contentious procurement matters, draft pleadings and work with national teams across corporate, commercial and public law.

Qualifications

• NQ-3 Solicitor with an interest in procurement litigation.
• Knowledge of public procurement law, including the Procurement Act 2023 and Public Contracts Regulations 2015.
• Strong drafting, legal research and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Advise major corporates, central government departments, local authorities, NHS bodies and other public-sector clients on contentious procurement matters.
• Handle disputes ranging from procurement risk management and pre-action advice through to High Court litigation and trial.
• Act for both Claimants and Defendants, developing broad contentious and advisory experience.
• Work on a range of related matters including judicial review, complex IT disputes, injunctive relief, commercial contract disputes, corporate litigation and professional negligence.
• Draft pleadings, correspondence, legal advice and other litigation documents.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across the firm's national corporate, commercial and public law litigation teams.
• Support business development and develop strong relationships with clients and intermediaries.

Skills

Procurement litigation

Public procurement law

Legal drafting

Client management

Job description

Procurement Litigation Solicitor | NQ-4 PQE | Birmingham (hybrid)

A leading national law firm is seeking a Procurement Litigation Solicitor to join their highly regarded Procurement Litigation team in Birmingham. This is a permanent, full-time role with highly flexible hybrid working, offering exposure to a broad range of procurement, public law and commercial disputes.

The Role:

• Advise major corporates, central government departments, local authorities, NHS bodies and other public-sector clients on contentious procurement matters.
• Handle disputes ranging from procurement risk management and pre-action advice through to High Court litigation and trial.
• Act for both Claimants and Defendants, developing broad contentious and advisory experience.
• Work on a range of related matters including judicial review, complex IT disputes, injunctive relief, commercial contract disputes, corporate litigation and professional negligence.
• Draft pleadings, correspondence, legal advice and other litigation documents.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across the firm's national corporate, commercial and public law litigation teams.
• Support business development and develop strong relationships with clients and intermediaries.

Candidate Requirements:

• NQ-3 Solicitor with an interest in procurement litigation.
• Knowledge of, or genuine enthusiasm to develop, public procurement law, including the Procurement Act 2023 and Public Contracts Regulations 2015.
• Some experience or knowledge of public law litigation and/or commercial dispute resolution.
• Strong drafting, legal research and analytical skills.
• Commercial and practical approach to problem-solving.
• Excellent communication and client management skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a national team.
• Strong organisation and project management skills.
• Genuine interest in business development.

Why Join:

• Join a highly regarded national Procurement Litigation team.
• Work with major corporate and public-sector clients on complex and high-value disputes.
• Gain broad exposure to procurement, public law and commercial litigation.
• Highly flexible hybrid working with no prescribed minimum number of office days.
• Excellent learning, development and progression opportunities.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Competitive salary, discretionary bonus, and comprehensive benefits package including:
• Private medical insurance
• Pension scheme
• 25 days' holiday (plus option to buy more)
• Life assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Inclusive culture committed to wellbeing, equality and diversity.

This is an exciting opportunity for an NQ-3 Solicitor to join a leading Procurement Litigation team in Birmingham, developing specialist procurement expertise while working on a varied portfolio of complex public and commercial disputes.